Q63 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Chemistry

Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?

A
$BaO$
Correct answer
B
$BeO$
C
$MgO$
D
$CaO$

Solution

In metals moving down the group metallic character increases, so basic nature increases hence most acidic will be

BeO

.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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